China stock ended little changed on Friday as investors wrestled with mixed economic reports ahead of third-quarter GDP data next week that will shed more light on the health of the economy.

China stock ended little changed on Friday as investors wrestled with mixed economic reports ahead of third-quarter GDP data next week that will shed more light on the health of the economy.

Trade data on Thursday showed exports fell more than expected in September while imports unexpectedly shrank, raising doubts about whether recent stabilisation in the economy may be short-lived.

Inflation data on Friday, however, showed producer and consumer prices had picked up. Producer prices in particular rose for the first time in nearly five years, which could result in higher profits and give companies more room to service massive debts.